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Mother Stirring the Pot
Photograph of Mother Adkins stirring a 35-gallon pot of "catsnip"(?) on the farm.
"The Good Old Times on the Farm"
Photograph of the Adkins-Stevenson farmstead in Bement, IL. This was the home of Charles Adkins, former Speaker of the House of Illlinois. He was a farmer, lecturer, educator, and politician.
Girl with a Bow
Photograph of an unknown girl with a bow. The photo was taken by Bower Studios.
Unknown Girl on the Balcony
Photograph of an unknown girl standing on the balcony of an apartment building.
Christmas Dinner
Photograph of the Adkins family having Christmas Dinner.
Christmas at the Adkins
Photograph of Mrs. Adkins and an unknown man sitting by the Christmas tree in the living room.
Adkins Family in Front of the House
Photograph of the Adkins family standing outside of a house in Decatur, IL
Adkins Family in the Kitchen
Photograph of Doris, Charles, and an unknown woman standing in the kitchen.
Frederick, Doris, and Charles Adkins at Christmas
Photograph of Frederick, Doris, and Charles sitting in the living room. Charles is wearing a cowboy outfit.
Charles Otis and His Puppy
Photograph of Charles Otis Adkins with his puppy. Charles Otis was the grandson of Charles Adkins, Speaker of the House of Illinois.
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Photo of Macon County, IL. draftees standing in front of the courthouse steps
Herald and Review Library: Photo of Macon County, IL. draftees standing in front of the courthouse. Article on back of photo; "Decatur Board No. 2…